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President Barack Obama, accompanied by Secretary of State John Kerry, meets with veterans and Gold Star Mothers to discuss the Iran Nuclear deal, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Opinion: The “Candy” the Mullahs Gave to Obama

by Amir Taheri | Sep 11, 2015 | Opinion

Within days the US Congress is to reach a decision regarding the deal that President Barack Obama claims he has made with Iran for curbing its nuclear program. Regardless of that decision, however, Obama has stated that he would use his power to make sure the deal...

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United Nations envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed talks to reporters upon arrival at the international airport of Sana’a, Yemen, on May 29, 2015. (Reuters/Khaled Abdullah)

Yemen: Government, rebels to hold peace talks next week, says UN

by Heba El Koudsy | Sep 11, 2015 | Middle East

Washington, Asharq Al-Awsat—Rivals in Yemen have agreed to hold direct peace talks mediated by the United Nations next week, the international body said on Thursday. The UN said Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed welcomed the commitment of Yemen’s exiled...

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In this August 3, 2014 file photo, activists wave Palestinian flags as Pope Francis celebrates the Angelus noon prayer from his studio window overlooking St. Peter’s square at the Vatican. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)

UN General Assembly approves Palestinian request to fly its flag

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 11, 2015 | Middle East

United Nations, Reuters—Palestine’s flag will fly at United Nations headquarters after the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian resolution, infuriating Israel with a move that Palestinians described as a step toward UN membership. There were...